Community Health & Preventive Medicine at Governors State University
If you plan to study Community Health & Preventive Medicine, take a look at what Governors State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Governors State University is in University Park, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 community health & preventive medicine degrees were granted at Governors State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Governors State University
Online coursework is an option at Governors State University. Among 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) studied exclusively online and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Community Health & Preventive Medicine Rankings at Governors State University
Rankings can help you compare Governors State University’s Community Health & Preventive Medicine program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 52 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Community Health & Preventive Medicine graduates at Governors State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Community Health & Preventive Medicine graduates at Governors State University are 86% women (18) and 14% men (3).
Community Health & Preventive Medicine Bachelor’s Program at Governors State University
Of the 21 bachelor’s community health & preventive medicine degrees awarded at Governors State University, 86% were women (18) and 14% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Community Health & Preventive Medicine bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 57% of Community Health & Preventive Medicine bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University, higher than the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Community Health & Preventive Medicine Graduates
Students who finish Community Health & Preventive Medicine program at Governors State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Community Health & Preventive Medicine majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.